Daily Motor News – Wednesday 18 June 2025 

Sara Costantini, Regional Director for the UK & Ireland at CRIF, said: “In the UK and EU, ESG has become a core component of business practices, bolstered by a strong regulatory framework. Recent rollbacks around DEI in the US have raised concerns among consumers, and perhaps more worryingly, those working within the sector, who fear a damaging ripple effect on current commitments.” Read more

Aviva set to complete £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line next month 

Aviva expects its £3.7billion takeover of rival Direct Line is set to complete next month after ‘constructive’ talks with the competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority is not due to report back on its phase one investigation on the takeover until 10 July, but Aviva said on Tuesday it was ‘confident’ of receiving the all-clear for the deal. Read more

ILC joins Automotive Risk Intelligence LIVE 2025 

ILC was on site for the vibrant first day of Thatcham Research’s Automotive Risk Intelligence Live 2025, which kicked off yesterday with sunshine, lively discussion, and technology on full display. Held across hangars, outdoor demo tracks and hospitality areas at Thatcham Research’s Gamston facility the event brought together the best minds in mobility risk, vehicle safety, security and sustainable repair. Read more

GAP insurance pay-outs almost triple the 2021 average 

Claims data analysis from vehicle ownership and management solution MotorEasy has revealed that the average Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance payout in 2024 was nearly three times higher than in 2021, highlighting significant financial risks for both dealers and vehicle owners. Read more

TMO poll shows travelling to Europe by car for a holiday is unfamiliar territory for over half of motorists 

With the official start of summer just around the corner, this is a season when millions of people head abroad for a well-earned break to enjoy the scenic countryside, cities and beaches that mainland Europe has to offer. Taking their own car on a trip across the water, often gives motorists the added convenience and freedom of being able to set off from home and carry more luggage, as well as the comfort of being behind the wheel of what they know best. Read more

How do penalty points affect your insurance? 

There are many things that can add penalty points to your driving licence, such as speeding, running a red light and so on. Motoring offences are often caused by drivers not understanding or following the rules of the road. Let’s explore conviction codes and how penalty points affect your car insurance. Read more

EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla 

Tesla vehicles took the four top spots of the 2025 American-Made Index (AMI), an annual list calculated by Cars.com that ranks qualifying vehicles built and bought in the United States. Read more

How much safer do active safety systems make cars, really? 

Sparked by skepticism and the joy of exploration and discovery, we love to dive into technical matters to separate truth from popular opinion and myth from reality. Our engineer-led testing team makes C/D uniquely equipped to generate and examine objective and subjective data and make sense of the rules, the laws, and the science behind questions. Read more

Exclusive: Ferrari delays second EV model to at least 2028 because of weak demand, sources say 

Ferrari has delayed plans for its second fully-electric model that was due out in 2026 to at least 2028, because of a lack of demand for high-performance luxury EVs, two sources close to the matter told Reuters. Read more

Opinion: How can companies prepare for vehicle-to-grid technology 

The latest EY report with Eurelectric revealed the significant potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which allows electric vehicles (EVs) to send stored energy back to the grid – to save consumers substantial amounts of money as well as supporting grid capacity. Read more

Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK 

Car manufacturer Nissan has unveiled details of its new Leaf electric vehicle, which is set to be built at its UK factory. The third-generation model will be built at its Sunderland plant by its 6,000-strong team, the Japanese carmaker said. Read more

First Farizon dealers spark start of nationwide network openings 

Jameel Motors UK, the distributor of the born-electric Farizon SV large van in the UK, has shared plans for a flagship Farizon retail site in London’s primary industrial area, Park Royal. Read more

Green is the New Black (and Also the New Bumper) 

Recently, Vinted was named the leading clothing retailer in France, even outselling Amazon (Ecommerce News, 2025). Yes, you read that right – Vinted, the second-hand fashion app, has taken the top spot in terms of sales, surpassing both Amazon and local omnichannel retailer Kiabi. Read more

Half of UK financial services workers now expect company leaders to deprioritise ESG and DEI commitments 

Finance professionals in the UK now expect their companies’ leaders to focus less on sustainability and diversity commitments in the future. The findings from CRIF, Europe’s leading provider of consumer and credit information, show that more than half (56%) of senior financial professionals in the UK now believe their leadership will place less focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles over the next five years. Read more

Bringing Vehicle Intelligence to Every Moving Machine: Applied Intuition Raises Series F at $15B Valuation 

Eight years ago, Applied Intuition set out to accelerate the world’s adoption of safe, intelligent machines. Since then, we have become a global force in autonomy, trusted by industry leaders to solve their toughest challenges. We are pioneering the era of AI-driven mobility, backed by major investors and a strong, growing team. Read more

End-of-life vehicles: Council cuts back burden, but plastics definition still raises concerns 

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Associations (ACEA) welcome the Council’s move to partially reduce the administrative burden initially put forward by the Commission in the End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation proposal. Read more

As the automotive sector faces unprecedented change, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) continues to welcome in a new era, announcing three fantastic new Non-Executive Directors to its Board.  Read more

Europcar Mobility Group UK has developed Flex Model Choice – providing businesses the flexibility of rental with the vehicle model certainty of leasing Read more

TyreSafe, the UK road safety charity dedicated to tyre safety, is proud to announce a new partnership with Bosch Car Service, one of the world’s largest independent workshop